Overview
Key facts:
- The Supply Chain program of The University of Akron requires 30 credit hours of coursework, which includes six credits of foundational core courses 21 credits to required coursework and three credits of electives. Foundational core courses may be waived if the student has completed prior study in that area. Those students will be required to complete 21 credits of required coursework and nine credits of electives.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognizes graduates of this program residing on student visas as eligible for an optional practical training (OPT) extension. While regular international students are able to remain in the country and receive training through work experience for up to 12 months, students who graduate from a designated STEM degree program, such as our MSM in Information Systems program, may be eligible for an additional 24 months on an OPT STEM extension.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Business Analytics and Information Strategy
- Business Intelligence
- Management of Supply Chains and Operations
- Supply Chain Sourcing
- Supply Chain Logistics Management
- Management of Service Operations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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It is recommended that international students apply six weeks prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 175 other Masters in Supply Chain Management & Logistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GMAT (score of 500 or better preferred) or GRE, LSAT, PCAT, or MCAT scores. Test waivers may be granted for students holding an advanced degree or those with three or more years of work experience beyond conferral of the bachelor's degree.
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
24060 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 802 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
24060 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 802 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
13830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 461 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Akron
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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